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PhD in Biotechnology

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Full time | Leeds, Main | 3 years | DEC-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

DEC-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Biotechnology

Course Summary

A research degree in the Faculty of Biological Sciences is an opportunity to gain and develop skills as an independent researcher in your chosen field. Under the supervision of your lead supervisor and one or more co-supervisors, you will get the chance to carry out cutting-edge research on a particular biological problem and to become part of a large research community using multi-disciplinary approaches to tackle today’s important research questions. Throughout your PhD you will not only strengthen your research skills and knowledge within your research area but also develop skills through our training programmes as well as through attendance as seminars and conferences.Biotechnology is a broad discipline in which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited to develop new technologies. New tools and products developed using these systems are useful in research, agriculture, industrial processes and the clinic. In the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology our teaching (specifically BSc Biotechnology with Enterprise and MSc Biopharmaceutical Development) and research spans the breadth of biotechnology. Our focus stretches from using plants, single cells or viruses as research tools, to improving the characteristics of biopharmaceuticals as future therapies and using synthetic biology to manipulate natural processes for industrial applications. We also have strong links to industry, which provides a cutting-edge learning experience for our students and a cross-disciplinary environment for high-impact research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,000

Entry requirements

For most postgraduate research programs, a first-class or good upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is often expected. Additionally, candidates may need to hold a British Master's degree or an equivalent professional qualification.